What are the risks and consequences of having an unapproved employee work a shift under your name?

This qustion is better for a Labor and Employment attorney. I wouldn't advise you to do this. If the employer wanted to let foreign workers do the...

Did I need an attorney to get workman's comp to give me an MRI?

If you have Texas Workers' Compensation insurance, then you can request an MRI from your treating doctor. Your signs and symtpoms will have to meet...

Your question is really not a workers' compensation issue. You might want to ask your question to the employment law section. With that said, it is...

What will happen now that I have accepted a new second job after being injured at my first job?

You should be able to collect temporary income benefits from the insurance Carrier if you are on restrictions and your job injury employer will not...

Do I only get compensated from workers' compensation after 8 days ( which go under P. T.O) ?

You are not entitled to off work income benefits until you miss at least 7 days from work. You will be paid on the 8th day for all 7 days missed....

Do I have a lawsuit towards my company I work for regarding workman's comp

If you are on light duty and your employer has workers' compensation, your employer must accomodate your restrictions. If they do not, then you are...

What can we do for my husband work injury

You need to know if his employer has a policy of workers' compensation insurance. Assuming that there is a policy, you can file a claim with the...

I didn't file my workmans comp claim on the day of my accident because I thought it was just a sprain

You have 30 days to report your injury to a person in a management or supervisory position. It sounds like might have waited too long. There is an...

Who decides that a drug test be conducted when an employee is injured on the job? The employers or workers comp insurance .?

In most cases it is the employer that request the drug test. A lot of employers have a policy to drug test any employee that reports a work...

Can you leave the state of Texas for a family emergency if you have an open workers comp case..or will it cut you off

To my knowledge there is no specific rule that prohibits you from leaving the state for a family emergency. You need to remain compliant with your...